Scrapbook Circle's October Kit sneak!!!

I'll just let the pictures do the "talking"....'cause all I can say is....WOW!!!

The full reveal is coming soon :o) I can't wait!!!

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A Sept. Kit from Scrapbook Circle is up for grabs!!!

In order to celebrate her birthday (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LISA!!!) Lisa has decided to give away a September Kit @ Scrapbook Circle!!! Isn't she just the greatest???

I've shared the photos, but I'll go ahead & let you drool over them one more time....

AND, entering the giveaway is super easy! All you have to do is leave a comment HERE!!!

So, just click it & leave a comment!!! Good luck girlies!!! It really is a FAB-u-LOUS kit!!!

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A challenge has been issued! & a sweet prize is up for grabs!

Copied from the blog post by ME at Scrapbook Circle:




{September 09 Card Challenge Contest}...a prize is up for grabs!!!



How about a card challenge contest girls??? Do I have any players??? I know we have some fabulous card makers out there!!!



& yes, Miss Lisa has agreed to put a prize up for grabs!!! Thanks Lisa :o)








The prize includes:

6 sheets of Kaiser's brand new Pina Colada line
Kaiser Pina Colada Embroidered Badges
Kaiser Pina Colada Color Rub ons
Kaiser Bling Hearts
Kaiser Girl Bling
Kaiser Word Rub ons
Making Memories Mini Blue Alpha




If you know me at all, you know that I LOVE working with sketches...so, I chose a PageMaps CardMap sketch from June 2009 for your inspiration:








I love this one because I could incorporate several patterned papers and the design is clean & simple!I decided to create a "Thank You" card, as one can never have enough of them on hand! Here's what I came up with:







I used Jillibean Soup pp's and a journaling sprout from the August Kit here at Scrapbook Circle. As you can see, I followed the sketch VERY closely! For the contest, you can change it up however you see fit; rotate, substitute an embellishment or element, etc. The sketch is only meant to INSPIRE :o)




Here are a few closeups:







In order to create the upper left circular element of the card, I chose to cut out a circle from the Jillibean Soup patterned paper. I thought it would be fun to use as the base of my flower embellishment.




Here is the upper left corner of the card with the flower & brad layered over the Jillibean Soup circle...









The Jillibean Soup journaling sprout came with printing on the other side, but I chose to use the blank side for my "Thank You" sentiment, stamped in red.I used an eyelet & some embroidery thread to attach the sentiment to the card & it was done! Super simple & easy...but I really like the finished project!










Supplies: June 09 CardMap White card base-unknown Jillibean Soup pp-hot water (both sides), mixed veggies (both sides) - AUG KIT, Jillibean Soup-journaling number sprout - AUG KIT, Stampin' Up-eyelet-Night of Navy, Spare Parts by The Paper Studio-silk flower & brad, Embroidery Thread, Machine zig zag stitching, Stampin' Up ink-Real Red






The RULES & fine print: Use the CardMap sketch above to create a card of your own with your choice of supplies. Post your creation to your blog, then post a comment to this post with a link back to your blog. Better yet, upload your creation to our Scrapbook Circle photo gallery & note "Sept 09 Card Contest" in the title of your photo upload. Either way, you will be entered into the contest which will run until September 30, 2009. A winner will be randomly chosen and announced on October 1, 2009. (There's no fine print...I was just kidding about that part!)






So, let's get those creative juices flowing & get some fabulous cards made! I can't wait to see what you come up with!!!





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So to you my faithful blogger buddies...get busy & get a card created! I'd love to see what you come up with...& you'll be entered for you chance at that fab PRIZE!!!




Thanks for stopping by! Take care!

Studio Calico PageMaps Sketch Contest!!!

Hi all! Just getting this posted @ the wire...hmmm...ever since school fired back up, all of that "ME" time that I had enjoyed during the summer has completely disappeared...LOL! But my Sept. Kit from Scrapbook Circle arrived at the post office on Friday...so I got to play & create this weekend!!! If you haven't checked out Scrapbook Circle, you really should. Lisa puts together the most amazing kits---all with the latest & greatest scrapbook goodies! Last I heard, there were only a few September kits available!!!


So here's the PageMap sketch for the Calico Studio contest (along with the goodies up for grabs!!!):









and here's my take: "this moment"

The sketch called for a 5x7 photo, but I didn't have any photo paper at home that size, so I decided to print the photo onto cardstock...I think it supports the "vintage" feel of the layout :o) Plus I played with the Picaso photo editing software & created a B & W image with a soft color focus on the hunting vest...so cool...

and a few closeups:

Aren't those Jenni Bowlin mini circle alphas just the cutest??? Love 'em!

and the Pink Paislee Amber Road Borderlines Clear stickers are gorgeous!

As always, Becky Fleck's PageMaps are so fun to work with!

Supplies:

From the Sept. Scrapbook Circle Kit....

PP-Fancy Pants Kraft Kuts-Ledger, PP-lily bee-Vintage Poppy-Curio, Pink Paislee-Amber Road-Harvest Hayride, Jenni Bowlin-Vintage Black stickers (circle alpha), Jenni Bowlin-Memo Book Black, Pink Paislee-Amber Road-Borderlines Clear stickers

And from my stash...

Chipboard-CK KOTM "Mix It Up", Butterflies Twill-The Paper Studio, Zig Zag machine stitching, Martha Stewart journaling pen, Stampin' Up ink-Really Rust, Dimensional adhesive-The Paper Studio, Elmers Memory Book Glue pen

Thanks so much for stopping by! Take care & have a great week!

*VINTAGE HARVEST* so much to love!

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The September kit @ Scrapbook Circle is GORGEOUS! So full of yummy patterned papers & embellishments! I CANNOT wait to get my hands on this one!!!

It will for sure sell out...so hurry on over to get yours!!!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great 3 day weekend! Take care!

Scrapbook Circle reveals "Vintage Harvest"

Yep! It's that time again! Is it just me? or are the months just flying by lately??? Well, the first of the month always brings a brand spankin' new kit to Scrapbook Circle...just when I think Miss Lisa just can't out do the previous month...hello??? The BOYFRIEND by Cosmo Cricket was in the August kit...quite possibly the biggest hit @ CHA this summer!!! Anyhoo...take a look at the September kit photos...




Vintage Harvest:

Looks absolutely gorgeous to me!!! I'm dying to get my hands on it...not here yet though...I'm trying to be REALLY patient :o)

& here's another fun sneak...these colors just look wonderful!!!

From Scrapbook Circle:

This kit is loaded with lots of brand new product. We are so excited to share with you product from a new company: Lily Bee. We know that you are going to love their paper as much as we do. We are also featuring Pink Paislee and we know you already love their products. Lots of new goodness from Jenni Bowlin too. Hope you have a fabulous time playing with this kit!


Patterned Paper
Lily Bee Vintage Poppy Shabby
Lily Bee Vintage Poppy Chic
Lily Bee Vintage Poppy Treasure
Lily Bee Vintage Poppy Dainty
Lily Bee Vintage Poppy Market
Lily Bee Vintage Poppy Curio
Fancy Pants Kraft Ledger
Pink Paislee Amber Road Apple cider
Pink Paislee Autumn Blossom
Pink Paislee Harvest Hayride
Pink Paislee Bonfire

Embellishments
3 Lily Bee Vintage Poppy Frame Die Cuts
Pink Paislee Amber Road Postcards
Pink Paislee Amber Road Borderline Stickers
1/2 Jenni Bowlin Memo Book Black
Sassafras Gray Buttons
1 sheet Jenni Bowlin Mini Circle Alpha
1 Lily Bee Vintage Poppy Black Tulle Flower
Jenni Bowlin Black Border Stickers


The kits from Scrapbook Circle have been selling out every month...so don't delay...get on over there & check it out! You will THANK me for it :o)


Thanks for stopping by! Take care!